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The Illinois Jaycees and the Illinois Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate host Illinois’ “The Outstanding Young Person’s” Awards each year. A maximum of ten outstanding young men and women from across Illinois are chosen to positively represent the many exceptional individuals who serve our great state of Illinois.

This year’s award recipients are:

Kimberly Pabst (Danville)

Anne Brophy (Woodstock)

Adam Brown (Decatur)

Charles Humes (Arlington Heights)

Andre Igoudala (Springfield)

Shawna Knapp (Washington)

Jennifer Marcello (Roselle)

Jeff Mavrogeor (New Baden)

Dan Stinnett (Mokena)

Aaron Schock (Peoria)

Each recipient has exemplified themselves in one or more of the following fields of endeavor: personal improvement or accomplishments; Financial success and economic innovation; social improvement to major contemporary problems; philanthropic contribution or voluntary service, politics or government service, scientific or technical contributions, legal reform; cultural achievement; academic leadership or accomplishment; moral and religious leadership; athletic accomplishment; and success in the influence of public opinion. Also, in determining the recipients of this recognition, the judges give particular consideration to each nominee's record of adherence to the principles embodied in the Jaycee Creed.

An awards ceremony is held in conjunction with the Illinois Jaycees Spring General Assembly in May. Both programs are hosted by the Illinois JCI Senate. This year’s award ceremony is taking place on May 1st, 2010 at the Decatur Convention Center, 4191 W U.S. Highway 36, Decatur, IL.

This event is generously supported by friends and employers of our award winners, local and regional Jaycee organizations, JCI Senate organizations and Illinois businesses and corporations. If you are interested in attending or sponsoring the program, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Outstanding Young Person’s program has been run since 1965. The Illinois Jaycee Senate has been hosting the program on behalf of the Jaycees since 1984.